DMV Rapper Goonew has been shot dead in Maryland, police have confirmed.
The rapper’s friends and fans posted emotional tributes to the artist, who was famous for two solo mixtapes, Goonwick and Big 64, as well as Hey Auntie.
The Prince George Police Department tweeted about a shooting that occurred Friday evening.
“At approx. 5:40 pm, officers responded to the area for a report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a hospital for life threatening injuries.
“At approx. 7:30 pm, the victim was pronounced dead.”
Authorities later confirmed the victim was 24-year-old Markelle Morrow, known as ‘Goonew’.
The rapper was nearly killed last year after allegedly suffering from gunshot wounds.
That incident occurred July 5, the rapper tweeted.
The police are actively seeking any information regarding Friday’s shooting.
They are currently investigating the death as a homicide, according to reports by Goonew’s loved ones.
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Writer Jeff Weiss called Goonew “one of the most innovative & raw rappers of the last five years, who mastered a whisper flow so slippery that it seemed like he could steal your wallet & watch w/out breaking eye contact.”
Tribute posts from seemingly longtime friends of the rapper identify him as Markell.
“I never thought i would be saying Rest in Peace 2 u. God gotta spot 4 u up there i promise,” says one post on Facebook.
“This 1 hurts my soul. See u when i get there Markel.”
Other artists are posting tributes to Goonew as well, including fellow DMV rappers like ygAddie and redveil.
In the past, Goonew collaborated with musician Fat Trel.
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